Many aspects of life in Portugal differ from those in your home country. Familiarizing yourself with the opening hours of key services and understanding more about life in Portugal will help you arrange your daily life after investing in immigration to Portugal.
1. Banks
Banking hours are Monday to Friday: 08:30—15:00. In addition, Portugal has a nationwide network of Multibanco ATMs that support 24-hour withdrawals.
2. Post Offices
Generally, post offices are open from Monday to Friday, from 09:00—18:00. Locations in city centers and airports may have extended hours, and sometimes they are open on Saturdays and even Sundays.
3. Pharmacies
Pharmacies are typically open to the public on weekdays from 09:00—19:00, with some closing temporarily for lunch from 13:00—15:00; Saturday hours are from 09:00—13:00. If they operate at night, they will be marked by a bright green cross.
Each pharmacy will have information posted on its door indicating the nearest pharmacy that is open at night.
4. Shops
Traditionally, shops operate from Monday to Friday, opening between 09:00 and 10:00 and closing at 19:00. Larger shopping centers may have slightly longer hours—typically from 10:00 until midnight, and they do not close on weekends. Many of these shopping centers feature international brands, but there are also many traditional product businesses. Portuguese products can be found everywhere, both in small towns and city streets, especially in some historical districts.
